Sleigh Bells and Deadly Spells: a Small Town Christmas Holiday Cozy Mystery With Dog and Crimes Mystery

Welcome to Sugarberry Falls, Vermont, where the snow is deep, the cookies are sweet, and murder has just crashed the Christmas parade. When local baker Marigold “Mari” Frost discovers the town’s beloved Santa frozen to death in his sleigh, the holiday season takes a decidedly sinister turn. With her mischievous goldendoodle Snickerdoodle by her side, Mari must sift through a town full of suspects—from a jealous rival baker to a mysterious real estate developer with plans for the town’s historic sledding hill—all while trying to keep her bakery running during the busiest time of year.As Mari delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers secrets buried beneath Sugarberry Falls’ picture-perfect exterior. Everyone loved Frank Wilson in his role as Santa, but someone wanted him silenced before the annual parade. With the help of her best friend Vivian from the library and grumpy hardware store owner Henry, Mari follows a trail of clues as intricate as her gingerbread designs. But when threatening messages appear at her bakery and suspicious incidents multiply, it becomes clear that the killer isn’t finished—and Mari might be next on their list.